Traumatic events and post‐traumatic stress disorder in the community: prevalence,risk factors and comorbidity

• DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0447.2000.101001046.x
• Publication Date: 2003-03-10T10:02:31Z
• Authors: A. Perkonigg; R. C. Kessler; S. Storz; H‐U. Wittchen
• Keywords: CIDI; Traumatic stress

Objective: Lifetime and 12‐month prevalence of traumatic events DSM‐IV post‐traumatic stress disorder as well risk factors comorbidity patterns were investigated in a representative community sample ( n =3021, aged 14–24 years). Method: Traumatic PTSD assessed with the Munich Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI). Results: Although 26% male subjects 17.7% female reported at least one event, only few qualified for full diagnosis (1% males 2.2% females). strongly associated all other mental disorders examined. occurred both primary secondary disorder. Conclusion: The this young German is considerably lower than previous studies. However, conditional probability after experiencing traumas, are quite similar. may increase disorders, vice versa.